Fortuna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fortuna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 58.96 N,10 28.73 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.982667
  • Longitude: 10.478833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name FORTUNA
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1949
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2018

Surveying Details

10.2.72 DANISH FV FORTUNA SUNK IN COLLISION IN 545900N, 102848E. WK UNTOUCHED OR CONDITION UNKNOWN. ALSO STATED TO HAVE BEEN RAISED, POSSIBLE SOME REMAINS LEFT ON SEABED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO. 459028) 8.3.72 NAME GIVEN AS FORTUNEN IN 545900N, 102900E, OTHER DETAILS SAME AS ABOVE. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO. 459029)

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN COLLISION. (DANISH WK RECORDS)

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FAQ

Where is the FORTUNA wreck located?

The FORTUNA wreck is located at coordinates 54 58.96 N,10 28.73 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORTUNA?

The seabed around the FORTUNA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the FORTUNA sink?

The FORTUNA sank on May 24, 1949.

When was the wreck of the FORTUNA discovered?

The wreck of the FORTUNA was discovered in 1949.

What country did the FORTUNA belong to?

The FORTUNA belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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